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NA51 ZHU

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,234 mi
Last recorded93,234 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 ZHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2019 93,234 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both x2 to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osr inner sill corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 73,896 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 66,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshners (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 59,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front cross (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 59,785 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshners (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front cross (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,781 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all exhaust sections corroded but not insecure or leaking

Fail 30 Sep 2014 53,469 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all exhaust sections corroded but not insecure or leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,976 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF tyre manufactured in 2001,rest of tyre are 2005.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 52,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,544 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,817 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,290 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 47,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 47,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 44,565 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 44,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 40,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,304 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 36,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 30,656 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 30,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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NA51 ZHU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA51 ZHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NA51 ZHU registered?

NA51 ZHU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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